October 24, 2010
- What would be a good handheld or Base station for entry level ham radio operator?
gary s asked: I can’t decide on the features I want,but I work for a Public water utility and like to listen to Aircraft and Great lakes ships on vacation.I’m also a railfan.I need something with good receiving range and portable.
October 13, 2010
- How to hook up a CPU fan in a vehicle for Ham Radio?
customleatherwork asked: I have a Yaesu FT1802m. It has about 2 or so inches on each side for clearance and I need to cool it during long transmissions. Is it possible to hook up a 12v cpu fan to cool it??? If not then what can I do. I drive a single cab manual transmission [...]
September 29, 2010
- Who is the real manufacturer of the Radio Shack HTX-212 Ham radio?
natchomomma asked: I need to get an exact replacement microphone for this radio, and Radio Shack does not support it.
September 28, 2010
- I just passed the technician exam for ham radio today.When will I receive my license from the FCC in the mail?
Dan asked: Country:US By the way, when will I see by callsign on the ULS database?
- Advice on a good MOBILE Ham Radio for General Class?
LV NASCAR FAN 6 asked: Getting my general class license next month. Was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on a good radio for mobile use in my truck. I’ve been looking at the Yaesu FT-8800 and FT-8900. Anyone use anything ele and like it and why?
September 27, 2010
- What is a good ham radio for me?
Takeo T asked: hey im looking for a ham radio that can reach..well..Japan. i live in Central united states and i also want to use morse code so it is a must for the radio to handle a paddle…with wide bandwith. oh it also teed to be a transceiver and i will get my license. [...]
September 16, 2010
- can I operate a icom ic-718 ham radio with a technician license?
18 asked: For Christmas I am getting an icom ic-718 HF ham radio (hopefully). I am scheduled to take my test in january.. can I operate this radio with a technician license. It uses the bands 160-10. or do I have to have a general license? Also will I be able to make local contacts [...]
September 11, 2010
- How do I get a Ham Radio License. I cant find how to study for one, and how to get one. Can anybody help?
Titanium Bathtub asked: ^^ The question is simple ^^ Can anybody help me with that? Like, a website where I can study and order the Ham license thing? Also the rules, and regulations (like age restrictions).
August 18, 2010
- Are there any ham radio sattilites or repeaters on Am?
ghettoskater911 asked: I would like to know if there are any ham radio repeaters or sattilites on AM?
August 17, 2010
- How do you exactly talk to astronauts and people farther away on a ham radio? How does it work.so many things
Dan asked: Can it be done with a good handheld radio? If so, recomendations? On a budget… What’s the farthest a handheld can reach?
August 1, 2010
- Use a Oscilloscope for a Ham radio Frequency test?
1992dodge asked: I got my first HF radio yesterday. I just finished building my MFJ cub. To Aline the frequency you need a receiver. I have a oscilloscope at my school that I can use. Could I use that in some way to find the frequency that i’m transmitting at. The only receiver I have [...]
July 23, 2010
- Handheld Directional Antennas For Ham Radio?
Nancy W asked: I was wondering if there was any possibility at all that i could get a directional antenna that would go on a handheld ham radio. I f there is nothing, then what would my other options be? Under $50 please.
July 12, 2010
- How can I stop my neighbor from bleeding his Ham Radio Transmissions into my PC speakers and telephone?
miguel b asked: Ham Radio Nuisance
July 5, 2010
- What is the best ham radio antenna that will pick up all frequencies at a reasonable price and where to buy?
Sherrie L asked: I would like to attach it to the chimney as I am limited on space and do not have a tower. I have tried running the ladder antenna and lines from the house to the top of tree over across yard and back to ground. This works great until there is an [...]
July 3, 2010
- How do I get my Ham radio liscence?
ghettoskater911 asked: Can you tell me how I get my ham liscence please.
- How do I make a computer into a ham radio?
speedy asked: I have herd of Ten-Tec making the little black box and software for turning a computer into a general coverage transcevier what was it and is there any others. Please help! New ham 73′s Thanks
July 2, 2010
- What is the best way to organize the memories in your Handheld Ham Radio?
Rick asked: I have a Yaesu Ft60 HT with 1000 memories that can be separated into 10 memory banks and am not sure what is the best way to organize the memories. ie… Should I put the 440Mhz repeaters separate from the 2 meter repeaters?…Should I load up the intire state or just my local [...]
June 28, 2010
- HAM RADIO:can I both listen and respond to emergancy calls with a kenwood TH-F6A?
honk asked: Yes I did contact kenwood and they lead me to there brochures page.However,I wanted to see if I could get personal experience from ham radio operators or just anyone who’s used a ham radio or knows anything about it.I’ve seen them on ebay so somebody out there uses them
- height of ham radio towers?
sabu asked: I want to put a ham radio tower on my land in Rainbow, TX. I need to know the regulations on the height.
May 31, 2010
- Why do people have “ham radio” license plates?
BRUTALITY asked: I understand what a ham radio is, but why would someone need a specific license plate stating “ham radio”? i can understand that someone may want to ‘customize’ their plates, but why would the state care? why would they go through the trouble of putting a special stamp down the side? there has [...]